by Paula Clarke | Dec 4, 2018 | Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Weaves
Sporting a protective style e.g. a weave, especially in winter, is normal for a lot of black women but how long does a weave last for? This is one of the most frequently asked question most extension stylists receive. The usual questions to expect are: ...
by Paula Clarke | Nov 27, 2018 | DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Care, Hair products, Hair Repair, Natural Hair
One of the reasons people give for not wanting locks is their concern for dreads and dandruff. How many times in the past did you see people who neglected to care for their hair and it was messy? Granted, some of them may have been homeless, but there were...
by Paula Clarke | Nov 19, 2018 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, Braids, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Natural Hair, Winter braids
Braids with grey extensions have been in existence for a couple of years now, but recently, they have become even more popular. In my previous post “Millennials likely to be the first” I pointed out the irony of young people sporting what has...
by Paula Clarke | Nov 12, 2018 | 4A Hair, 4B Hair, 4C Hair, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Natural Hair
Many people ask for small dreads without considering will small dreadlocks break off? Lots of them choose a size they feel looks better for them and come in with pictures of other peoples’ locks. There is nothing wrong with wanting them to be small,...
by Paula Clarke | Nov 5, 2018 | Braids, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Natural Hair, Winter braids
Synthetic hair for braiding accounts for a huge chunk of the profits in the hair industry but which synthetic hair is best for braiding? ** For a long time kanekalon was the main fibre used. Nowadays, toyokalon is highly popular and gives a softer...
by Paula Clarke | Oct 29, 2018 | baby's Hair, Braids, Child's Hair, Coloring Hair, Curls & Perms, DREADLOCKS/LOCS, Hair Accessories, Hair Care, Hair Extensions, Hair Styling, Haircuts, Hairstyles for Spring, Hairstyles for summer, Men's Hair, Natural Hair, Prom Hairstyles, Relaxed Hair, Weaves, Wedding Hair
I was once asked to teach on a topic to a class of girls in a youth group and while agonizing on what to speak about, I decided to discuss face shapes and hair styles. It was well received and with the feedback from the moderator, the girls got what I was...
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